C-313An Act to amend the Criminal Code (justification for detention in custody)
Private member's bill, introduced in the House of Commons on February 9, 2023
- Status
- At second reading in the House of Commons since February 9, 2023
What it does
Creates a stricter bail test for people charged with certain firearms offences committed while under a firearms prohibition order.
What it does
- Creates a rule that, in certain listed firearms and robbery cases, detention in custody is justified unless the accused shows it is not needed.
- Requires the accused in those cases to show detention is not needed to make them attend court, protect the public, or maintain confidence in the justice system.
- Removes the Criminal Code's usual principle of restraint in those exceptional cases, so release is not the primary option there.
- Updates rules for cancelled release documents and for release orders to use the new detention test, and changes court forms to match.
Who it affects
- Accused people charged with listed offences
- People under firearms prohibition orders
- Judges and justices
- Peace officers
Topics
Background
The Criminal Code now says decision-makers should give primary consideration to release at the earliest reasonable opportunity on the least onerous conditions. The bill creates an exception for certain cases involving listed offences and firearms orders.
Where it is
House of Commons
First reading
Completed.
Second reading
Current stage. Now here
Committee
Not reached.
Report stage
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Senate
First reading
Not reached.
Second reading
Not reached.
Committee
Not reached.
Third reading
Not reached.
Royal assent
Royal assent
Not reached.
Introduced by an MP who is not a minister. These bills compete in a lottery for debate time, and most do not become law. How a bill becomes law
How the House voted
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LEGISinfo status: Outside the Order of Precedence. Bill data from LEGISinfo, votes from openparliament.ca and the House of Commons. Last updated October 13, 2026.